tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33312306Tue, 31 Mar 2015 02:55:36 +0000daughterhusbandfamilysonMars Hillbirthdaysfriends1 Timothy 6:17churchChristian schoolcommunity groupChristmassermonsBibleMark Driscollsistermother-in-lawcoffeeGod's provisionbookscollegememoriesparentssummerprayerBible Study FellowshipcousinsdinnerMultiple SclerosiscarscookingJesusparentinghealthColossians 3:23childrenlakeblogsgrandparentsthrift storesfather-in-lawneighborsorganizationOlympiaSeattlemom1 Peter 3:8sistersBellinghamEcclesiastes 3:6marriagereunionsanniversariesdeclutteringmovingphotosbabiesThanksgivingfriendColossians 3:14loveHebrews 13:16garage salesheroesEasterCaliforniaprayersdadbrother-in-lawencouragementPortlandhome improvementhospitalitypartiessnowstreamliningPhilippians 4:19Proverbs 31:141 Thessalonians 5:11dogneighborhoodpainting1 Corinthians 10:31cousineighth gradeferrywalkingwritingbagelsgraduationlunchmother's day1 Timothy 4:12Ephesians 5:33Proverbs 31:27teamworkchickenrecipesJohn PipermusicWide MarginsLeave room to breathe, grow, enjoy, and create.http://widemargins.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Mary)Blogger3050125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33312306.post-705823337591730981Tue, 31 Mar 2015 02:55:00 +00002015-03-30T19:55:36.295-07:00booksColossians 3:23Jeff GoinswritingHot Off the Press: The Art of Work<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dWWq3fQioIY/VRoL69khdwI/AAAAAAAAKPA/wctls_B7rHY/s1600/art%2Bof%2Bwork.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dWWq3fQioIY/VRoL69khdwI/AAAAAAAAKPA/wctls_B7rHY/s1600/art%2Bof%2Bwork.JPG" height="320" width="239" /></a>I can't wait to dig in. My copy of <a href="http://artofworkbook.com/">The Art of Work</a> came in the mail today. I am a big fan of <a href="http://goinswriter.com/">Jeff Goins</a>. I'm guessing this is his best work yet. I'm hoping to discover what I was meant to do.<br /><br /><i>Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,</i> Colossians 3:23 ESV<br /><br />http://widemargins.blogspot.com/2015/03/hot-off-press-art-of-work.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33312306.post-1301095598365816531Mon, 30 Mar 2015 02:56:00 +00002015-03-29T19:56:34.187-07:00churchdaughterHarbor ChurchPsalm 122:1SeattleEnd of a Good Weekend<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--Bflw8UNCwY/VRi6sZLEeBI/AAAAAAAAKOs/RoIheVksqu4/s1600/three%2Bin%2BSeattle.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--Bflw8UNCwY/VRi6sZLEeBI/AAAAAAAAKOs/RoIheVksqu4/s1600/three%2Bin%2BSeattle.JPG" height="238" width="320" /></a>Great day for going to <a href="http://www.harborolympia.com/">church</a> with my daughters. And a quick trip to Seattle.<br /><br /><i>A Song of Ascents. Of David. I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go to the house of the LORD!"</i> Psalm 122:1 ESVhttp://widemargins.blogspot.com/2015/03/end-of-good-weekend.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33312306.post-5741730239578345154Sun, 29 Mar 2015 03:43:00 +00002015-03-28T20:43:08.496-07:001 Peter 4:9breakfastfather-in-lawgameshusbandmother-in-lawsnow birdsBanana Gram(ma)<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VEGHnBkuS5s/VRdyqK_46SI/AAAAAAAAKOU/4MtW2RSFd3c/s1600/banana%2Bgrams.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VEGHnBkuS5s/VRdyqK_46SI/AAAAAAAAKOU/4MtW2RSFd3c/s1600/banana%2Bgrams.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a>And they are back. Nice to have my in-laws down the street again. My mother-in-law made breakfast for dinner and we played <a href="http://www.bananagrams.com/">Bananagrams</a>. My husband would have enjoyed watching basketball if he were here.<br /><br />Pictured: Getting the tiles set up. We like to face the tiles out at the beginning.<br /><br /><i>Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. </i>1 Peter 4:9 ESV<br /><br />http://widemargins.blogspot.com/2015/03/banana-gramma.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33312306.post-5039238336130190985Sat, 28 Mar 2015 04:06:00 +00002015-03-27T21:29:09.305-07:00birdsdaughterIsaiah 40:30-31naturesonMeet at the Refuge<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oE74qSmBEmQ/VRYlmoQIpGI/AAAAAAAAKOA/78151JKL0iU/s1600/four%2Bon%2Ba%2Blog%2BNisqually.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oE74qSmBEmQ/VRYlmoQIpGI/AAAAAAAAKOA/78151JKL0iU/s1600/four%2Bon%2Ba%2Blog%2BNisqually.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a>It was the perfect meeting place. For an impromptu rendezvous. My son and his girlfriend drove south. Picked up my older daughter on the way. My younger daughter and I drove a little ways north. For a beautiful walk through the <a href="http://www.fws.gov/refuge/nisqually/">Nisqually Wildlife Refuge</a>. We didn't <a href="http://widemargins.blogspot.com/2015/03/nisqually-barn.html">find the owls</a>, but we saw a bald eagle, snakes, muskrat, toads, and other interesting things.<br /><br /><a href="http://widemargins.blogspot.com/2012/06/boardwalk-family.html">http://widemargins.blogspot.com/2012/06/boardwalk-family.html</a><br /><br /><i>Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted; but they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.</i> Isaiah 40:30-31 ESVhttp://widemargins.blogspot.com/2015/03/meet-at-refuge.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33312306.post-2674939382660200053Fri, 27 Mar 2015 01:41:00 +00002015-03-26T18:41:35.497-07:001 Peter 3:8daughterfamily photoslakememoriessonFamily that Jumps Together<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6OzPOIMGxas/VRS0lVXle9I/AAAAAAAAKNk/rePN57E48U0/s1600/jumping%2Bon%2Blogs.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6OzPOIMGxas/VRS0lVXle9I/AAAAAAAAKNk/rePN57E48U0/s1600/jumping%2Bon%2Blogs.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a>My kids are great at cheap entertainment. They have fun just jumping off logs.<br /><br />Pictured: My four kids, five years ago.<br /><br /><i>Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.</i> 1 Peter 3:8 ESVhttp://widemargins.blogspot.com/2015/03/family-that-jumps-together.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33312306.post-7573194361872475210Thu, 26 Mar 2015 01:52:00 +00002015-03-25T18:52:12.690-07:00birthdaysgrandfatherheroeslegacyPsalm 37:18Beloved Grampa<div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2xI0ALVVNVA/VRNi0CSOH2I/AAAAAAAAKNQ/ffJancit_Pg/s1600/Grampa%2Band%2Bme.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2xI0ALVVNVA/VRNi0CSOH2I/AAAAAAAAKNQ/ffJancit_Pg/s1600/Grampa%2Band%2Bme.JPG" height="281" width="320" /></a></div>I am so blessed by the legacy of godly men and women in my family. Today we honor my grandfather, who turns 94 today.<div><br /></div><div>Happy Birthday to my beloved Grampa!<div><br /></div><div><a href="http://widemargins.blogspot.com/2007/03/mr-d.html">http://widemargins.blogspot.com/2007/03/mr-d.html</a></div></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>Pictured: With my Grampa, a couple years ago.</div><div><br /></div><div><i>The LORD knows the days of the blameless, and their heritage will remain forever;</i> Psalm 37:18 ESV</div>http://widemargins.blogspot.com/2015/03/beloved-grampa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33312306.post-1686841439837082750Wed, 25 Mar 2015 04:38:00 +00002015-03-24T21:38:21.365-07:00Colossians 3:14daughterferryhusbandSeattleBeen A While<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IlSSUP0kAmg/VRI6elZ8OQI/AAAAAAAAKM4/giYza2oy13E/s1600/three%2Bferry%2Bseattle.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IlSSUP0kAmg/VRI6elZ8OQI/AAAAAAAAKM4/giYza2oy13E/s1600/three%2Bferry%2Bseattle.JPG" height="262" width="320" /></a>It's been a while since we've taken the ferry to Seattle. I look forward to the next trip. With my husband at my side.<br /><br /><i>And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.</i> Colossians 3:14 ESVhttp://widemargins.blogspot.com/2015/03/been-while.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33312306.post-5819962096936659465Tue, 24 Mar 2015 02:32:00 +00002015-03-23T19:32:45.705-07:00AfricahusbandJames 1:27mission tripDo What You Can<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h8Vm1LeG_qg/VRDKKVb_PJI/AAAAAAAAKMg/tIbAMNPdhVk/s1600/shoes.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h8Vm1LeG_qg/VRDKKVb_PJI/AAAAAAAAKMg/tIbAMNPdhVk/s1600/shoes.JPG" height="213" width="320" /></a>I wish I could have sent more. But my husband was up to his weight limit on kids' clothes and shoes. My husband is having a great time in Malawi. I can't wait to hear his stories and see pictures from his trip.<br /><br /><i>Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.</i> James 1:27 ESVhttp://widemargins.blogspot.com/2015/03/do-what-you-can.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33312306.post-3777669446813401874Mon, 23 Mar 2015 02:20:00 +00002015-03-22T19:20:36.885-07:00birthdayscoffeefriendsmemoriesPhilemon 1:4Philemon 1:5Ready for Coffee!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rxc-y4G8Bo4/VQ92egTs1-I/AAAAAAAAKMM/82qmzi7XPq0/s1600/connie.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rxc-y4G8Bo4/VQ92egTs1-I/AAAAAAAAKMM/82qmzi7XPq0/s1600/connie.JPG" height="302" width="320" /></a>I don't see my good friend very often. But I keep her mug ready. We became friends when our boys were in preschool. Twenty-plus years ago. That's a lot of memories and adventures ago!<br /><br />Happy Birthday dear friend!<br /><br /><a href="http://widemargins.blogspot.com/2007/03/who-loves-you.html">http://widemargins.blogspot.com/2007/03/who-loves-you.html</a><br /><br /><i>I thank my God always when I remember you in my prayers, because I hear of your love and of the faith that you have toward the Lord Jesus and for all the saints,</i> Philemon 1:4-5http://widemargins.blogspot.com/2015/03/ready-for-coffee.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33312306.post-2070128630569194843Sun, 22 Mar 2015 03:03:00 +00002015-03-21T20:03:35.107-07:00CaliforniadaughtermemoriesPsalm 127:3Travel Buddy<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jVuEhqodUGU/VQ4u3vhx8zI/AAAAAAAAKL4/UUx7F_RkB6E/s1600/travel%2Bbuddy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jVuEhqodUGU/VQ4u3vhx8zI/AAAAAAAAKL4/UUx7F_RkB6E/s1600/travel%2Bbuddy.JPG" height="320" width="240" /></a>I remember when I had a little travel buddy. Two, if you count the purple animal.<br /><br />Pictured: Getting ready to travel to California with my older daughter, when she was 5.<br /><br /><i>Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward.</i> Psalm 127:3 ESVhttp://widemargins.blogspot.com/2015/03/travel-buddy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33312306.post-4502967081637525359Fri, 20 Mar 2015 21:58:00 +00002015-03-20T14:59:22.601-07:00daughterhealthIsaiah 40:11soupRecovery at Home<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ygCFIr-LVQI/VQyWYH3iUxI/AAAAAAAAKLk/qS7q4Oq6pjU/s1600/Brave%2Bgirl.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ygCFIr-LVQI/VQyWYH3iUxI/AAAAAAAAKLk/qS7q4Oq6pjU/s1600/Brave%2Bgirl.JPG" height="320" width="239" /></a><br />My daughter bravely faced an early morning. And wisdom teeth extraction. All four! Now to continue the recovery at home. We are well-stocked with soft foods. We have yogurt, pudding, applesauce, and ice cream. Chicken soup is ready to blend.<br /><br /><i>He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms; he will carry them in his bosom, and gently lead those that are with young. </i>Isaiah 40:11 ESVhttp://widemargins.blogspot.com/2015/03/recovery-at-home.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33312306.post-3444724661436760363Fri, 20 Mar 2015 02:24:00 +00002015-03-19T19:25:11.593-07:00Africahusbandmission tripPortlandPsalm 91:11Miles Away<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4Gdo5gIB1L8/VQuAbI4GvAI/AAAAAAAAKK0/bYJzfSpzhfQ/s1600/bags%2Bpacked.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4Gdo5gIB1L8/VQuAbI4GvAI/AAAAAAAAKK0/bYJzfSpzhfQ/s1600/bags%2Bpacked.JPG" height="320" width="240" /></a>It's hard to believe my husband is miles away. I'm glad he had been able to use his Chromebook and go online a couple times. The 40-hour journey to Malawi, Africa was grueling, but they arrived safely. I can't wait to see his pictures. And have him back.<br /><br />Pictured: Saying good-bye at the Portland Airport.<br /><br /><i>For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.</i> Psalm 91:11 ESVhttp://widemargins.blogspot.com/2015/03/miles-away.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33312306.post-8257533746353400819Thu, 19 Mar 2015 04:05:00 +00002015-03-18T21:05:59.318-07:00BibleBible Study FellowshipchildrenMatthew 19:14My Turn with Two-Year-OldsI've taken a turn with the <a href="http://widemargins.blogspot.com/2013/10/morning-with-three-year-olds.html" target="_blank">three-year-olds</a>.&nbsp;And with the <a href="http://widemargins.blogspot.com/2013/02/my-morning.html">four-year-olds.</a> Today I was with 11 two-year-olds while their mommies or grandmas studied the Bible at <a href="https://www.bsfinternational.org/">Bible Study Fellowship</a>. Along with two capable children's leaders. They have a schedule of activities, snack time, and Bible lesson. My favorite part was hearing sweet little voices sing "Jesus Loves Me."<br /><br /><a href="https://www.bsfinternational.org/">https://www.bsfinternational.org/</a><br /><br /><i>but Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven."</i> Matthew 19:14 ESVhttp://widemargins.blogspot.com/2015/03/my-turn-with-two-year-olds.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33312306.post-1422082371748965399Wed, 18 Mar 2015 03:16:00 +00002015-03-17T20:16:02.348-07:00AfricachildrenhusbandJames 1:27mission tripReady for Adventures in Africa<div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0U0VwHVCOwE/VQjrYHQcYWI/AAAAAAAAKKg/zl9-d3vEsjk/s1600/packed%2Band%2Bready%2Bto%2Bgo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0U0VwHVCOwE/VQjrYHQcYWI/AAAAAAAAKKg/zl9-d3vEsjk/s1600/packed%2Band%2Bready%2Bto%2Bgo.JPG" height="320" width="239" /></a></div>I can't believe it all fit in his two suitcases and carry-on. That's 25 pairs of flip flops and <a href="http://www.crocs.com/" target="_blank">Crocs</a>, 149 items of mostly children's clothing, 24 soccer <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Oball-Soccer-BallTM-Colors-Vary/dp/B008NKVY9K" target="_blank">Oballs</a>, 15 New Testaments, one jump rope, and one laptop to donate to a Bible student. And my husband's clothes and supplies for three weeks in Malawi and Mozambique, Africa.<div><br /></div><div><i>Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.</i> James 1:27 ESV</div>http://widemargins.blogspot.com/2015/03/ready-for-adventures-in-africa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33312306.post-7348250320144469228Mon, 16 Mar 2015 17:00:00 +00002015-03-16T10:00:03.592-07:00babieschildrenfriendslunchMatthew 19:14Little Friend Growing Up<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-97yfL9nNKXw/VQYywnLSd-I/AAAAAAAAKKE/LCxeRPC0VVw/s1600/little%2Bfriend.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-97yfL9nNKXw/VQYywnLSd-I/AAAAAAAAKKE/LCxeRPC0VVw/s1600/little%2Bfriend.JPG" height="320" width="239" /></a>My <a href="http://widemargins.blogspot.com/2014/06/little-sister.html" target="_blank">little friend</a> is growing up! She waved at me and let me hold her. Can't believe she will be one year old next month!<br /><br /><a href="http://widemargins.blogspot.com/2014/06/little-sister.html">http://widemargins.blogspot.com/2014/06/little-sister.html</a><br /><br /><i>but Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven." </i>Matthew 19:14 ESVhttp://widemargins.blogspot.com/2015/03/little-friend-growing-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33312306.post-2210461004814258715Sun, 15 Mar 2015 21:54:00 +00002015-03-15T14:54:00.288-07:00carsdaughterprayersPsalm 112:4SeattleAll in a Row<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7gTWKi8N570/VQII-9MM6iI/AAAAAAAAKJY/sDDxCdoGm_I/s1600/parked.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7gTWKi8N570/VQII-9MM6iI/AAAAAAAAKJY/sDDxCdoGm_I/s1600/parked.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a>All I needed was for one person to be gone. And leave an empty parking space in front of my daughter's apartment. My younger daughter said I needed three people to be gone. All in a row. No offense to my parking abilities taken.<br /><br />I am thankful for answered prayer for parking. And more importantly, safe wisdom teeth removal for my older daughter.<br /><br /><i>Light dawns in the darkness for the upright; he is gracious, merciful, and righteous.</i> Psalm 112:4 ESVhttp://widemargins.blogspot.com/2015/03/all-in-row.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33312306.post-6038684347778610849Sun, 15 Mar 2015 05:42:00 +00002015-03-14T22:42:12.779-07:00churchColossians 3:23friendsmusicNarnia Love<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1OTOegY_Z4Q/VQUaVFhLq1I/AAAAAAAAKJw/6y4p41cZ7ZQ/s1600/narnia%2Bplay.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1OTOegY_Z4Q/VQUaVFhLq1I/AAAAAAAAKJw/6y4p41cZ7ZQ/s1600/narnia%2Bplay.JPG" height="320" width="239" /></a>I thought the <a href="http://widemargins.blogspot.com/2014/03/local-talent.html" target="_blank">same thing last year</a>. What amazing talent we have in our little town! My husband, daughter, and I caught the opening performance of the <a href="http://www.faithshelton.org/Faith-Acts" target="_blank">musical Narnia</a>. The singing and acting was superb. Bravo!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.faithshelton.org/Faith-Acts">http://www.faithshelton.org/Faith-Acts</a><br /><br />Pictured: My daughter got to meet my friend, the White Witch.<br /><br /><i>Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,</i> Colossians 3:23 ESVhttp://widemargins.blogspot.com/2015/03/narnia-love.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33312306.post-3038055614402744588Fri, 13 Mar 2015 21:37:00 +00002015-03-13T14:37:00.624-07:001 Corinthians 10:31bakingcookingrecipesStoryvilleGranola Love<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3FVlkPpiWyI/VQIGkzIStYI/AAAAAAAAKJQ/IKEyLf98RFw/s1600/granola.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3FVlkPpiWyI/VQIGkzIStYI/AAAAAAAAKJQ/IKEyLf98RFw/s1600/granola.JPG" height="320" width="239" /></a>I will never make granola as good as <a href="http://www.storyville.com/" target="_blank">Storyville</a>'s. But this recipe from <a href="http://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/6977-almond-granola-with-dried-fruit?extcode=LK15A1AAA#." target="_blank">America's Test Kitchen</a>, is tasty and easy to make. I like how you press it down on a cookie sheet and bake. Rotating once. No checking and stirring. You can watch their <a href="http://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/6977-almond-granola-with-dried-fruit?extcode=LK15A1AAA#." target="_blank">video and get the recipe online.</a><br /><br /><i>So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.</i> 1 Corinthians 10:31 ESVhttp://widemargins.blogspot.com/2015/03/granola-love.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33312306.post-497563166137197083Fri, 13 Mar 2015 03:33:00 +00002015-03-12T20:33:00.259-07:00dinnereggsmuffinsProverbs 31;14recipesMuffin Pan Frittata<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NJ8-RApa6Ko/VQEH3yp2k1I/AAAAAAAAKIs/1naG1VyTTU4/s1600/fritatta.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NJ8-RApa6Ko/VQEH3yp2k1I/AAAAAAAAKIs/1naG1VyTTU4/s1600/fritatta.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a>I like finding recipes to use what I have on hand. Fresh eggs, orange pepper, onion, low-fat sharp cheddar, potatoes, couple slices of salami, and a splash of half-and-half. Perfect for a <a href="http://www.averagebetty.com/recipes/potato-cup-frittata-recipe/" target="_blank">Potato Cup Frittata.</a>&nbsp;Served with salsa, sour cream and avocado.<br /><br />Next time I will try sweet potatoes.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.averagebetty.com/recipes/potato-cup-frittata-recipe/">http://www.averagebetty.com/recipes/potato-cup-frittata-recipe/</a><br /><br />Pictured: Not everyone appreciates peppers and onion.<br /><br /><i>She is like the ships of the merchant; she brings her food from afar.</i> Proverbs 31:14 ESVhttp://widemargins.blogspot.com/2015/03/muffin-pan-frittata.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33312306.post-860236636282822599Thu, 12 Mar 2015 03:41:00 +00002015-03-11T20:41:40.997-07:00brother-in-lawCaliforniaColossians 3:23cousingrandparentslakeparentsspring breakOn His Spring Break<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QpqEEPxvn6I/VQEJzD3-4qI/AAAAAAAAKI4/o1v-llK3blA/s1600/wendys%2Blunch.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QpqEEPxvn6I/VQEJzD3-4qI/AAAAAAAAKI4/o1v-llK3blA/s1600/wendys%2Blunch.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a>Nice to have my nephew in town helping my parents for a few days. Too bad I didn't get to sample his cooking. I hear he takes after his dad.<br /><br />Pictured: Lunch with my parents.<br /><br /><i>Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,</i> Colossians 3:23 ESV<br /><br />http://widemargins.blogspot.com/2015/03/on-his-spring-break.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33312306.post-6171838189771614957Wed, 11 Mar 2015 04:19:00 +00002015-03-10T21:19:59.529-07:00Harbor ChurchJonah 2:8-9prayersermonsSeth WinterhalterSupernatural Prayer<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HbB4lGjqUTY/VP_A1s_9L5I/AAAAAAAAKIU/7VfbO6lp-ps/s1600/jonah.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HbB4lGjqUTY/VP_A1s_9L5I/AAAAAAAAKIU/7VfbO6lp-ps/s1600/jonah.jpg" height="180" width="320" /></a>It was just as good the second time. We were at church for both services so we heard Pastor Seth Winterhalter preach twice. Who knew there was so much to learn in the little book of Jonah.<br /><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 14.3520002365112px;">"What do your prayers tell you about your thoughts on who God is? Is he simply a cosmic vending machine of blessing and help? Or is he the Creator and Sustainer of all life?"</span><br /><br /><a href="https://soundcloud.com/harborchurch/jonah5">https://soundcloud.com/harborchurch/jonah5</a><br /><br /><i>Those who pay regard to vain idols forsake their hope of steadfast love. But I with the voice of thanksgiving will sacrifice to you; what I have vowed I will pay. Salvation belongs to the LORD!" </i>Jonah 2:8-9 ESVhttp://widemargins.blogspot.com/2015/03/supernatural-prayer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33312306.post-5950474158841897135Mon, 09 Mar 2015 20:33:00 +00002015-03-09T13:33:26.847-07:00birthdaysdaughtergrandmothergrandparentsheroesJohn 14:1-3memoriesmomWish I Could Have Tea and Cookies One More Time<div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2e6quDhorpA/VP4CRdp4Z7I/AAAAAAAAKIA/8WHu0LlmWMk/s1600/five%2Bgenerations.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2e6quDhorpA/VP4CRdp4Z7I/AAAAAAAAKIA/8WHu0LlmWMk/s1600/five%2Bgenerations.JPG" height="213" width="320" /></a></div>My great-grandma, or Grammy D as we called her, lived to span three centuries. She never thought she would live to be 100, let alone 106.&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>Today would have been her 116th birthday. I'm blessed to have known her and she loved each of my children.<div><br /></div><div>Pictured: Five generations, fourteen years ago.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><i>"Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also</i>. John 14:1-3 ESV</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div>http://widemargins.blogspot.com/2015/03/wish-i-could-have-tea-and-cookies-one.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33312306.post-7975266262292994205Mon, 09 Mar 2015 00:59:00 +00002015-03-08T17:59:29.778-07:002 Thessalonians 1:11-12cousinHarbor Churchhusbandmission tripparentsSeth WinterhalterAt Church Today<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6wvl9ntAPIU/VPzur4fvwCI/AAAAAAAAKHs/INKvcnXLTpQ/s1600/at%2BHarbor%2BChurch.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6wvl9ntAPIU/VPzur4fvwCI/AAAAAAAAKHs/INKvcnXLTpQ/s1600/at%2BHarbor%2BChurch.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a>My husband was interviewed at church. He told about his upcoming trip to Africa and shared some prayer requests. Nice to have my parents and nephew at church too.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.harborolympia.com/">http://www.harborolympia.com/</a><br /><br /><i>To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power, so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.</i> 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 ESVhttp://widemargins.blogspot.com/2015/03/at-church-today.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33312306.post-1535148673646754600Sun, 08 Mar 2015 04:43:00 +00002015-03-07T20:43:57.014-08:001 Corinthians 10:24friendslunchneighborhoodreunionsReunion Lunch<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Vrp4STaR3TE/VPvR4hEyPgI/AAAAAAAAKHU/AM0LZypEtd0/s1600/teriyaki%2Breunion.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Vrp4STaR3TE/VPvR4hEyPgI/AAAAAAAAKHU/AM0LZypEtd0/s1600/teriyaki%2Breunion.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a>Our former <a href="http://widemargins.blogspot.com/2008/11/hat-love.html" target="_blank">neighbors </a>were in town today. So nice to catch up at a reunion lunch date.<br /><br />Pictured: My husband took this photo of one table of friends today.<br /><br /><i>Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor.</i> 1 Corinthians 10:24 ESVhttp://widemargins.blogspot.com/2015/03/reunion-lunch.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33312306.post-2537284338177518472Sat, 07 Mar 2015 06:08:00 +00002015-03-06T22:08:32.192-08:00husbandmission tripprayerPsalm 91:11Circle of Prayer<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IQT1yGUX-hs/VPqQrYwq0wI/AAAAAAAAKG8/baYe1Ln67dY/s1600/Africa%2Bteam%2Bcircle.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IQT1yGUX-hs/VPqQrYwq0wI/AAAAAAAAKG8/baYe1Ln67dY/s1600/Africa%2Bteam%2Bcircle.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a>This is getting real. My husband leaves in ten days. His first trip to the African continent. I wish I could join him.<br /><br />Pictured: Circle of prayer commissioning the African mission team at <a href="http://www.efcnaz.org/" target="_blank">First Church of the Nazarene</a> in Eugene, Oregon last weekend<br /><br /><i>For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.</i> Psalm 91:11 ESVhttp://widemargins.blogspot.com/2015/03/circle-of-prayer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)0